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UP CM Yogi announces ₹50 lakh aid to IAF Wing Cdr Prithvi Chauhan's family

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said crashed IAF helicopter's pilot Wing Commander Prithvi Singh Chauhan's last rites will be performed in Agra with state honours on Saturday.

Wing Commander Prithvi Singh Chauhan was the pilot of the Mi17V5 helicopter that crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on December 8, 2021. (Sourced)

Published on Dec 10, 2021 09:04 PM IST

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Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

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IRCTC to launch another Bharat Darshan Tourist Train, this time from MP on Oct 8

After operating a 'Bharat Darshan' special tourist train in August to promote religious tourism from Hyderabad to Statue of Unity, IRCTC is starting another special Bharat Darshan Tourist Train on October 8 which will run from Rewa station of Madhya Pradesh to Vaishno Devi Shrine.

Updated on Oct 06, 2021 11:04 AM IST

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After Firozabad, dengue situation ‘bad’ in this UP district

The district's chief medical officer said fogging activities are being conducted in medical colleges and hospitals to contain the spread of dengue.

Dengue patients take rests under a mosquito net at the dengue ward of a Tej Bahadur Sapru Hospital in Prayagraj, Tuesday.(PTI)

Published on Sep 14, 2021 06:49 PM IST

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After Firozabad outbreak, 16 dengue cases confirmed in Agra

Apart from Firozabad, authorities in several districts, including Prayagraj, Mathura, Meerut and Mainpuri districts, have also said that they have detected several cases of dengue.

A dengue patient rests under a mosquito net in the dengue ward of a government hospital in Prayagraj. (AFP File Photo)

Updated on Sep 11, 2021 10:49 AM IST

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Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi

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55-year-old Russian man found dead in Agra hotel

The deceased was identified as Filippov Oleg from Moscow, Russia. He was about 55 years old, the Agra Police said.

Prima facie, it appears that the Russian man died due to a cardiac arrest or brain haemorrhage, the police said. (Representational Image)

Published on Apr 19, 2021 03:26 PM IST

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35-year-old Agra cop goes to mediate between brothers, shot dead

The hunt is on to nab the accused brother who fled the spot after firing at the sub-inspector.

Prashant Kumar Yadav was shot dead on Wednesday evening as he went to resolve a dispute between two brothers.

Published on Mar 24, 2021 10:58 PM IST

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5 drown in septic tank in Agra's Fatehabad, CM Adityanath announces compensation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the incident and announced a compensation of ₹2 lakh each to the kin of the deceased, according to a release.

According to SSP Bablu Kumar, the incident took place at Pratappura village in the Fatehabad police station area when 10-year-old Anurag fell into the septic tank while playing.(Representative image)

Updated on Mar 17, 2021 08:31 AM IST

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Car rams into truck, 8 dead 4 injured in UP's Etmaddaula

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the road accident and instructed the senior officers to reach out on the spot and help in every possible way.

"Four people are injured and have been rushed to a hospital. The truck is from Nagaland and the car is bearing the registration number of Jharkhand," said SP City Botre Rohan Pramod.(Image via twitter)

Published on Mar 11, 2021 11:21 AM IST

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Flower exhibition organised by Agra's horticulture department attracts tourists

On February 20-21, the horticulture department of Agra organised a flower exhibition in the Taj view garden between the fort on the banks of the river Yamuna and the Taj Mahal.

Agra's horticulture department organises flower exhibition, attracts many(ANI)

Published on Feb 22, 2021 10:06 AM IST

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Sick python spotted in septic tank in Agra, rescued later

The python was found unwell and has been kept at the hospital of wild life under the supervision of veterinary doctors.

The image shows the four-feet-long python.(Wildlife SOS)

Published on Jan 24, 2021 08:55 AM IST

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Concerned about accidents due to fog, Agra mayor seeks expressways closure at ni

Dense fog on Sunday morning claimed the life of a driver of a bus which rammed into a stationary truck on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway.

Image for representation. ((Parveen Kumar/HT Photo))

Updated on Jan 18, 2021 07:44 PM IST

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ByHemendra Chaturvedi, Agra

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Humour: Train of thought

It’s now been long enough for even the rail clichés to be missed

The prospect of a long-distance train ride in a mask is less than attractive, but the promise of a vaccine gives some hope(Parth Garg)

Updated on Dec 27, 2020 05:57 PM IST

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Five burn to death after Yamuna e-way car crash

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath condoled the death of five people and directed the officials in Agra to reach the spot to supervise relief work.

Police personnel near the charred remains of a car which collided with a tanker truck on the Yamuna Expressway under Khandauli police station in Agra district, in the wee hours of Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. Five people travelling in the car were charred to death.(PTI)

Updated on Dec 23, 2020 03:10 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, Agra | ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Lucknow diocese moves HC on Sherwood College control

The Uttarakhand High Court will hear the matter on Tuesday along with other parties, the Diocese of Agra and current principal of the Sherwood College, Amandeep Sandhu.

There was police deployment on the college campus after newly appointed interim principal, Peter Emmanuel, wasn’t allowed to take charge. (Image courtesy- Livehindustan.com)

Updated on Dec 18, 2020 02:48 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, Haldwani | ByHT Correspondent

PM Modi to virtually inaugurate construction of Agra Metro project

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said that the Agra Metro project will boost ‘ease of living’ for the people of Agra as well as tourists.

The Agra metro project comprises two corridors with a total length of 29.4 km and will connect major tourist attractions like Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandra with railway stations and bus stands, a PMO release said.(ANI)

Updated on Dec 07, 2020 07:21 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi

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Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: A celebration of love

To really appreciate the beauty of the Taj, you have to watch it change colour as it shimmers in the sun

The more you stare at the Taj, the more it reveals its beauty

Updated on Dec 06, 2020 08:02 AM IST

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Hindustan Times | ByVir Sanghvi

PM Modi to inaugurate construction work of Agra metro project on Dec 7

It will provide environment-friendly Mass Rapid Transit System to the historic city. The estimated cost of the project will be Rs 8,379.62 crore and it will be completed in 5 years.

The Prime Minister had, on March 8 last year, inaugurated the Agra Metro project along with the commencement of commercial operations of Lucknow Metro.(PTI)

Published on Dec 05, 2020 10:44 PM IST

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Boy, 15, picked up by cops for issuing death threat to Yogi Adityanath

According to police at Sushant Golf City police station in Lucknow, the teenager had sent the threat by WhatsApp on the state’s Dial 112 helpline number.

The family has termed the boy’s action as “childish”.(@CMOfficeUP/Twitter)

Updated on Nov 28, 2020 06:28 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, Agra | ByHT Correspondent

Volunteers clean banks of Yamuna in Agra

The programme, being conducted every weekend, involves several volunteers who clean the riven bank.

“I humbly request everyone to stop polluting the rivers. We need to start acting now or else our future will be in danger,” said another volunteer.(Twitter/@ANINewsUP)

Updated on Nov 22, 2020 08:13 PM IST

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Agra, Uttar Pradesh | ByAsian News International | Posted by: Sanya Budhiraja

Man who stabbed Agra dentist held after encounter

According to police, the accused, identified as Shubham Pathak, entered the house of the deceased, Dr Nisha Singhal, with the intention of robbing the family.

The accused allegedly stabbed the dentist with a knife multiple times while her children were in another room.(ANI)

Updated on Nov 22, 2020 04:55 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Woman dentist’s throat slit, children attacked in Agra

Reports said Agra Police have caught the attacker, who was identified from CCTV footage, after a brief exchange of fire on Saturday.

A senior police official in Uttar Pradesh’s said the man, who attacked the woman dentist, has been arrested.(ANI Photo)

Updated on Nov 21, 2020 02:43 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray

Crocodile with fish hook stuck in mouth rescued in Uttar Pradesh

Officials said members of Wildlife SOS and the Uttar Pradesh forest department personnel rushed to help the crocodile after receiving a call from the regional forest officer.

The croc being released after recovery(Uttar Pradesh Wildlife Department and Wildlife SOS)

Updated on Nov 14, 2020 10:23 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, Agra | ByHT Correspondent

News updates from Hindustan Times: Rising pollution at Agra reduces Taj Mahal’s visibility and all the latest news

Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Increased pollution levels at Agra have compromised the Taj Mahal’s visibility(REUTERS)

Published on Oct 28, 2020 05:15 PM IST

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Rising air pollution in Agra reduces Taj visibility

Experts and citizens blame it on the spurt in construction activity, increase in vehicular traffic, and stubble burning

The Taj Mahal visible faintly in the poor air quality of Agra.(Photo courtesy: Ranvijay Singh)

Updated on Oct 28, 2020 05:00 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, Agra | ByHT Correspondent | Edited by Smriti Sinha

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Women’s T20 Challenge: Missed the feeling of celebrating a wicket, says Poonam Yadav

Seeing her idol Rashid Khan bowl, the 29-year-old spinner from Agra Poonam Yadav itched to turn her arm. Now she has flown to Dubai, only to enter another six-day quarantine period.

Updated on Oct 23, 2020 07:33 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByShalini Gupta

Agra’s ‘kanji bade wale uncle’ who has had the stall for 40 years sees rise in customers following viral video

After his video went viral, several people started visiting Narayan Singh’s food stall including Agra District magistrate Prabhu N Singh.

The image shows Agra’s ‘kanji bade wale uncle’.(Twitter/@ANINewsUP)

Updated on Oct 11, 2020 10:03 AM IST

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Agra | ByAsian News International | Posted by: Sanya Budhiraja

After Baba Ka Dhaba, video of ‘kanji bade wale uncle’ in Agra goes viral. People pledge to help

The video, originally shared by a food blogger on Instagram, is being posted by many across various social media platforms.

The image shows ‘kanji bade wale uncle’ in Agra.(Instagram/a_tastetour)

Updated on Oct 10, 2020 02:28 PM IST

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Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByTrisha Sengupta

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A new horse from the stable of Navy veteran - Electric scooter Hyena M1 from Aslov Auto

Hyena M1 can be booked from the company’s official website by paying a booking amount of only ₹4,999.

Redefining mobility - Hyena M1(Aslov Automotives Pvt. Ltd)

Updated on Oct 08, 2020 02:34 PM IST

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Taj Mahal re-opens for public after six months, visitors to be divided into two slots

A maximum of 5,000 visitors will be allowed in two shifts per day to visit the monument.

File photo: Workers spray disinfection at Taj Mahal premises it re-opens from September 21.(ANI)

Updated on Sep 21, 2020 09:47 AM IST

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Hindustan Times, Agra | ByHemendra Chaturvedi | Edited by Sparshita Saxena